Best of Heavenly Kingdom

( 5 Star )

Visit: Beijing - Xi’an - Chengdu - Shanghai - Suzhou

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Upon your arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel The Presidential Beijing. Explore Beijing on your own. Meals: No Meals

In the morning after Breakfast The Tian’anmen Square is the world’s largest and renowned public square where many historical events once took place. The Forbidden City (UNESCO) is the imperial place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled for nearly 500 years (1420-1911). Experience the architectural splendor of the palaces, ceremonial courtyards, and private quarters. The Summer Palace (UNESCO) is the largest imperial garden in the world. Emperors of successive dynasties created a summer retreat of Chinese gardens and pavilions, around the tranquil waters of Kunming Lake. Meals:(B/L/-)

The Great Wall is one of the most spectacular structures ever built by humans and is the only one visible from space. Take an outside tour to the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird's Nest, and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube. Meals: (B/L/-)

The Temple of Heaven (UNESCO), where ancient Chinese emperors made sacrifices to Heaven and prayed for bountiful harvests, demonstrates the supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture. Take a Hutong Tour to explore the oldest part of the city and gain insight into the traditional lifestyle and customs. Meals: (B/L/-)

Hotel - Airport Transfer in Beijing, Airport transfer in Xi’an Fly to Xi’an. The Shaanxi History Museum, a national comprehensive museum in Xi’an, highlights the development of Chinese civilization more than 5,000 years. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Tang Dynasty landmark, is a seven-story pagoda initially constructed in 652 AD. One of the pagoda's many functions is to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveler - Xuanzang. Stay at the Jian Guo Hotel Xian. Meals: (B/L/-)

Full day excursion to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, and visit to the ceramics & pottery workshop en route. The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO) is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world. More than 6000 life-sized terra cotta warriors, archers, infantrymen, horses, and bronze chariots have silently guarded the tomb of China's First Emperor for over 2,200 years. Enjoy the Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show tonight. Meals: (B/L/TD)

Hotel-Train station transfer in Xi’an, Train station transfer in Chengdu Take the bullet train to Chengdu. Visit to the ancient street and mingle with the local people. Stay at the Tibet Hotel in Chengdu. Meals: (B/L/-)

Visit to the Grant Panda Breeding Base and the Peoples Park. The Giant Panda Breeding Research Center is a massive ecological and zoological park offers a wonderful chance to get face-to-face with China's national treasure. There is also a panda museum that has detailed exhibitions on panda evolution, habits, habitats and conservation efforts. The People's Park, also called Renmin Park, is located in central Chengdu. If you want to know more about local people's life, this park is the absolutely your best choice. Meals: (B/L/-)

Day trip to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha The Leshan Giant Buddha is an enormous 230-feet Buddha, which is the largest stone-carved Buddha in the world. You will board a boat and head out into the Mingjiang River to get an overall view of the statue from afar. Meals: (B/-L/-)

Fly to Shanghai. Meet and transfer to the Ocean Hotel Shanghai. The rest of the day on own. Meals: (B/-/-)

Full day visit to the Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, the Bund, Xintiandi and Pudong New Development Zone Owing to its ingenious design in Ming and Qing dynasties, the Yu Garden becomes a real museum of Chinese ancient architecture. The Shanghai Museum has a collection of 120,000 pieces of Chinese ancient treasures. The Bund,featured outstanding European colonial architectures, is full of new skyscrapers and historical buildings in the center of Shanghai. Take a stroll along the Xintiandi Street, a boutique area highlights a harmonious merger of classic and modern Shanghai. Pudong New Area is home to the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone and the Shanghai Stock Exchange and many of Shanghai's best-known buildings, such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, and the Shanghai Tower. These modern skyscrapers directly face Puxi's historic Bund, a remnant of former foreign concessions in China. Meals: (B/L/-)

The Master of Nets Garden, the smallest and most proportional of all the beautiful gardens in Suzhou, is in the mood of tranquility and harmony. Pingjiang Road, a ancient street along the Grand Canal, is filled with snack shops, tea houses, ping-tan museums, and boutique shops. Excursion to the water town Suzhou, including the Garden of Master of Nets, Silk Spinning Factory and Pingjiang Road Old Town Area Meals: (B/L/-)

Departure transfer to airport. Meals: (B/-/-)

Inclusion

4 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at the Presidential Beijing; 2 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Jian Guo Hotel Xi’an; 3 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Tibet Hotel Chengdu 3 night accommodation with buffet breakfast at Ocean Hotel Shanghai; Tours with meals as listed. Professional English speaking tour guide service Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers & domestic air tickets with airport tax

Exclusion

International airfares Optional activities Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program Personal equipment Travel insurance Gratuities Voluntary tips for guides or drivers Travel and medical insurance Any items not mentioned as included

Note

All Departures on Wednesdays Additional airport tax: USD 20 net per person Optional Tours for different Days Available of Request Day 3 -- Optional Kung Fu Show with Peking Duck dinner Day 8 -- Optional dinner and Sichuan Opera Show with Mask-Changing: Day 11 --Optional Acrobatic Show with dinner For the booking that passengers arrive in Beijing between 9 pm and 7 am, or depart Shanghai before 8 am and after 10 pm, please note additional transfer surcharges applicable